For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,035 students in 95060, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95060, CA are Westlake Elementary School, Brook Knoll Elementary School and Mission Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 95060 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 95060, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 95060, CA Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3878
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3878
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #22.
Brook Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 Brook Knoll Dr.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2454
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Mission Hill Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 King St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3860
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3860
Grades: 6-8
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Bonny Doon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1492 Pine Flat Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2300
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-2300
Grades: K-6
| 117 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Cruz County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Encinal St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5700
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-5700
Grades: K-12
| 102 students
Rank: #66.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1231 Bay St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3991
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3991
Grades: K-5
| 328 students
95060, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13575 Empire Grade Rd.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1652
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-1652
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Monarch Elementary Alternative (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
313 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-9346
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-9346
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
255 Swift St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3900
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 429-3900
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Sojourn Middle Charter (Closed 2004)
Charter School
157 Trescony St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-8816
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-8816
Grades: 6-8
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 95060, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 95060, CA include Westlake Elementary School, Brook Knoll Elementary School and Mission Hill Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 95060, CA?
6 public elementary schools are located in 95060, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in 95060, CA?
95060, CA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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